The News story ‘Researchers unite in quest for ‘standard model’ of the brain’ (Nature 549, 319–320; 2017) incorrectly located the Simons Foundation in Washington DC. It is in New York City.

Both the News story ‘Researchers riled by lack of detail in Brexit science plans’ (Nature 549, 140–141; 2017) and the Seven Days item ‘Brexit plans’ (Nature 549, 137; 2017) erroneously stated that the United Kingdom would leave the European Union next year. In fact, it is expected to leave in 2019.